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H149 BGF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,073 mi
Last recorded138,073 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 BGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 138,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 113,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 113,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer brake pad backing insecure and petruding beyond caliper

Pass 10 May 2012 108,848 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

general light corrosion appearing

nearside top ball joint dust cover starting to perish

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

offside rear caliper damp with fluid where handbrake lever comes out of bottom of caliper, no leaks suspected and no fluid found to be leaking with pressure on foot brak

offside rear outer brake pad anti squeel plate falling out of caliper

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

brake pipes starting to corrode

general light corrosion appearing

nearside top ball joint dust cover starting to perish

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

offside rear caliper damp with fluid where handbrake lever comes out of bottom of caliper, no leaks suspected and no fluid found to be leaking with pressure on foot brak

offside rear outer brake pad anti squeel plate falling out of caliper

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 105,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general body corrosion

rear fog lamp colour faded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 96,950 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 88,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 77,572 miles

O/S/F tyre deterated

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H149 BGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H149 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H149 BGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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